How to Use the Dovetail MCP in Cline
Connect the Dovetail MCP Server to Cline to execute end-to-end research synthesis tasks directly within VS Code.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
Connect Dovetail MCP to Cline
Create your Vinkius account to connect Dovetail to Cline and route execution through our secure gateway. The platform manages server hosting, runtime updates, and security layers. Configuration requires no manual server provisioning.
Execute research tasks with Cline
Cline takes your instructions and runs the necessary tools to gather data. It uses `list_projects` to find your focus area and then fetches relevant notes. There is no hand-holding required. You define the research goal, and the agent performs the series of actions to build your summary.
Automate insight creation in VS Code
The agent can generate new records using `create_insight` after it analyzes your project notes. It handles the data formatting so you don't have to. This is for when you need to capture a finding immediately. You define the content, and Cline stages the record in your workspace.
Fetch project details for your code
Use `get_project_details` to pull specific context for your current task. Cline reads the response to inform its next coding step. It puts the research findings right in front of you. You spend less time searching for context and more time building features.
Set up Dovetail MCP in Cline
Prerequisites
- VS Code with Cline extension installed
- Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token
- 1
Open Cline MCP settings
Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
- 2
Add a remote server
Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type
dovetail-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint:https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com. - 3
Enable the server
After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
- 4
Start using tools
Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Dovetail refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.
{
"mcpServers": {
"dovetail-mcp": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
}
}
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Common questions about Dovetail MCP in Cline
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